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Russian Missiles Attack Foreign Mercenaries’ Training Ground in Ukraine, 80 Killed: Kremlin
The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed to have attacked a training center for foreign mercenaries in Ukraine’s Rivno region with its high-precision air-launched cruise missiles, killing 80 people. In a regular press briefing Monday,... More of this article »
Russian Hypersonic Missile Incapacitated Underground Bunker Designed to Store Nuclear Weapons
Russia’s first ever use in battle of its hypersonic missile called ‘Kinzal’ (Dagger in Russian) on March 19 was intended to incapacitate a Soviet era bunker located several meters underground which was being used... More of this article »
Russia Attacks Ukraine with Hypersonic Missiles for Second Straight Day
Russia destroyed a fuel depot in southern Ukraine by using a Kinzal hypersonic missile in addition to a Kalibr cruise missile marking the use of its most powerful weapon for the second straight day. “From the waters of the Caspian... More of this article »
American V-22 Osprey Aircraft Crashes in Norway, 4 Crew Members Dead
A U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft crashed during a training mission in Arctic Norway with 4 crew members confirmed dead. The aircraft was on a training mission in connection with the NATO exercise Cold Response, Norwegian... More of this article »
Ukrainian Defenders Push Back Russian troops 70 Km from Kyiv
Ukrainian Army and local militia have pushed Russian troops some 70 Kms from the capital Kyiv, forcing them into retreat for the first time since the beginning of the war on February 24.. According to Oleksandr Motuzyanyk, spokesperson... More of this article »
Russia Destroys Ukrainian Target with Hypersonic Missile
In the first ever use of a hypersonic weapon in battle, Russian forces destroyed a large underground weapons depot in Ukraine by firing a Kh-47M2 Kinzhal (Dagger) hypersonic aero-ballistic air-to-ground missile at it. Russian defense... More of this article »
Ukrainian Forces Shoot Down Russian Cruise Missiles for First Time
Ukrainian Air Defense forces claim to have shot down 5 Russian cruise missiles, presumed to be the highly agile and long range KH-555 for the first time since the war began. Serhii Borzov, head of the Vinnytsia regional military... More of this article »
Three U.S. Instructors Killed by Pro-Russian Donetsk Militia
Three U.S. instructors were reportedly killed by pro-Russian Donetsk militia today. “Three instructors from the United States were killed during the liberation of the settlement of Marinka,” Russia’s official Pravda reported... More of this article »
U.S. Approves Sale of Ballistic Missile Defense Radar, C2BMC Systems for $700 Million to UK
The United Kingdom has received the nod from the U.S. State Department for the procurement of Ballistic Missile Defense Radar (BMDR), Command and Control Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC). The British government seeks to... More of this article »
Biden Orders Transfer of 100 Drones, 800 Stinger, 2,000 Javelin Missile Systems to Ukraine
US President Joe Biden last night ordered the transfer of 800 Stinger anti-aircraft systems, 2,000 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles, 1,000 light anti-armor weapons and 6,000 AT-4 anti-armor systems. This brings the total of new U.S.... More of this article »
Pilot Dies in Leonardo M-346 Trainer Aircraft Crash
One of the two pilots onboard Italy’s Leonardo M-346 trainer jet died when their aircraft crashed in the country’s North on Wednesday. In a statement, Leonardo said the incident took place at approximately 12:00 PM. The ill-fated... More of this article »
Chinese Navy Receives Second Upgraded Sovremenny-class Destroyer
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy put the upgraded Sovremenny-class destroyer Fuzhou to active service recently. Distinguishable by its hull number 137, the Fuzhou featured in a series of drills recently organized... More of this article »
Ukrainian Air Defense Downs two Russian Su-30 SM Fighter Jets, Pilots Eject
Ukrainian air defense systems shot down two Russian Su-30SM aircraft in the country’s south on Wednesday evening. “A pair of fighter jets manned by the occupation forces attempted to attack a village in Odess region. The... More of this article »
Russia Destroys Ukrainian Command Post that Received Data from NATO AWACS
A Russian precision-guided missile struck a command post of the Ukrainian Air Force in Vinnitsa that was receiving intelligence from NATO’s E-3A AWACS- Airborne Warning And Control System- aircraft . “On the morning of... More of this article »
Ukraine Shoots Down Russia’s Israel-Origin Surveillance UAV That Entered Polish Airspace
Ukraine’s military has claimed that a Russian surveillance drone crossed into Polish airspace before reentering Ukrainian airspace, where it was shot down. The destroyed Russian drone is believed to be Forpost UAV, a license-produced... More of this article »
China’s Most Powerful Fighter Jet Engine ‘WS-15’ Improved and Optimized After Recent Tests
China’s most powerful fighter engine to date, the WS-15 meant for the J-20 heavy stealth jet, has exhibited super-cruise and super-maneuverability in recent tests. With the tests, all parameters of the WS-15 have been further... More of this article »
So far, 900 Russian Long-Range Missiles Pounded Ukraine Cities: U.S. Official
A senior Defense Department official revealed during a briefing at the Pentagon that the Russians launched more than 900 missiles of various types and sizes at Ukraine since the start of the war. “What we’re seeing on... More of this article »
Russian Pilot Lands Su-25 Jet Safely after Being Hit by Ukrainian Missile
A Russian pilot managed to fly his Sukhoi Su-25 fighter to the base and safely landed it, despite being hit by a Ukrainian missile. “While performing a combat mission in Ukraine, the Su-25 was hit by a missile fired from the ground... More of this article »
Latvia Confirms Interest in Acquiring Turkey’s Bayraktar TB2 Drones
Latvian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Artis Pabriks has confirmed the country’s interest in buying Bayraktar TB2 combat drones from Turkey, which have been used on battlefields in Syria, Libya, Azerbaijan, Ethiopia,... More of this article »
Russian Troops Kill top Ukrainian Semiconductor Scientist
Vasyl Kladko, Deputy Director of the V.E. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics Russian troops have shot Vasyl Kladko, an experimental physicist and Deputy Director of the V.E. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics... More of this article »
Russian Troops Kill top Ukrainian Semiconductor Scientist
Russian troops have shot Vasyl Kladko, an experimental physicist and Deputy Director of the V.E. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Vorzel in the Kyiv region. It is unclear... More of this article »
Russian Troops Kill top Ukrainian Semiconductor Scientist
Russian troops have shot Vasyl Kladko, an experimental physicist and Deputy Director of the V.E. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Vorzel in the Kyiv region. It is unclear... More of this article »
Nigeria’s Proforce to Supply Armored Vehicles to Belarus
Nigerian company Proforce has reportedly signed a contract with Belarus for the delivery of defense equipment, possibly, armored vehicles. “With the Proforce deal stamped, Belarus is set to become the first country in Europe... More of this article »
Ukrainian Mines Blockade 50 Foreign Ships in the Azov and Black Seas
Russia has claimed that Ukraine has blocked the movement of 50 foreign ships in the Azov and Black Seas. “Over 6,900 citizens from 16 foreign countries, as well as the crews of more than 50 foreign ships, which are blocked in seaports... More of this article »
US Army Executes Ground Manoeuvers with Long Range Hypersonic Weapon System
Using the first prototype Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) System, US Army’s Bravo Battery Soldiers executed ground movement, round transfers, and established firing capability at Joint Base Lewis McChord Feb. 22-24. Bravo... More of this article »
Ukrainian Project Studied Using Migratory Birds to Spread H5N1 Influenza: Russia Claims
A U.S. funded, Ukrainian biological project named UP-4 studied the spread of infections through migratory birds, including highly pathogenic H5N1 influenza and Newcastle disease. In addition, experiments were carried out with samples... More of this article »
Russian Missile Attack on Ukrainian Military Academy Kills 180 “Foreign Mercenaries”
In perhaps the single deadliest attack on Ukraine so far, Russian Forces today struck at the beseiged country’s Yavorovsky military training ground killing some 180 “foreign mercenaries. “Ukrainian Defense ministry... More of this article »
Syrian Volunteers en masse Sign up to Fight for Russia in Ukraine
Thousands of Syrians wearing camouflage uniforms and holding weapons in their hands have sided with the Russian troops as they take on Ukraine. Rallies are taking place in support of Moscow all over Syria. Soldiers can be seen holding... More of this article »
Russian Forces Intercept 4 Bayraktar TB-2 Drones, 1 Missile While in Flight
Russian Forces brought down 4 Bayraktar TB-2 drones besides a Tochka-U tactical missile, while they were in flight. The equipment used in this offensive action was not specified during a Russian MoD briefing this morning. “During... More of this article »
War Destroying Ukraine’s Military Manufacturing Capability
The war with Russia will undeniably hit Ukraine’s defense manufacturing and procurement projects with foreign countries. In addition, Ukraine which has emerged as an alternative to sanctions-hit Russia for the repair and modernization... More of this article »
Foreign company to Donate 6 AN-158 aircraft to Ukrainian Air Force
A foreign company has approached Ukraine’s state-owned Ukroboronprom to provide the country’s Air Force with six Antonov AN-158 twin-engine passenger aircraft. The company and country to which it belongs has not been identified. Although... More of this article »
Russia to Hand Over Western Weapons seized in Ukraine to Donetsk and Lugansk Militias
Russian President Vladimir Putin has okayed handing over Western-made weapons such as Javelin and Stinger ant-tank missiles seized from the Ukrainian Army to the militias of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics. “As... More of this article »
China Commissions Two New Type 052D Destroyers
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has reportedly commissioned two new Type 052D Destroyers. The destroyers are to be named the Zhanjiang and the Jiaozuo, Chinese military reported Tuesday. After the decommissioning... More of this article »
Russia Threatens to Nationalize Foreign Companies that Ceased Operations over Ukraine War
The “Public Consumer Initiative” has sent a list of foreign companies that could be nationalized in the future to the Russian government and country’s Prosecutor General’s Office. A host of foreign companies including McDonald’s,... More of this article »
Ukraine Offers $1Million Reward to Russians for ‘Stealing’ Combat Aircraft
Ukraine’s state-owned arms manufacturer, Ukroboronprom has offered Russian military personnel a reward of US$1 Million for stealing combat aircraft from the Russian Air Force and $500,000 for bringing in helicopters. “We... More of this article »
China Joins Western Sanctions on Russia, Refuses to Supply Aircraft Parts
China has joined western sanctions against Russia by denying to supply parts for its commercial aircraft. Valery Kudinov, head of the Airworthiness Maintenance Department of Rosaviatsiya aircraft announced China’s refusal to... More of this article »
U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Lists Details of ‘Biological Threat Reduction Program’ in the Country
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has listed all details of its biological threat reduction program in the country that is currently fighting the Russian forces. The American government says the program aims to “counter the threat of... More of this article »
Kyiv Takes Control of Russian Pantsir Missile System, Destroys Su-25 Jet; Russia Claims 1 Ukrainian MiG-29, 3 Bayraktar TB2 Drones
The Ukrainian military says it destroyed a Russian Iskander-M missile system and a Su-25 jet, while Moscow claimed it knocked down several Ukrainian aircraft. An official Ukrainian military statement said the Su-25 was shot down at... More of this article »
Ukraine was Preparing to Launch Operation in Donbass in March: Russian MoD
The Russian Ministry of Defense has claimed that it received secret documents “confirming” a military operation that Ukraine was planning to conduct in Donbass in March. “Secret documents of the National Guard of Ukraine... More of this article »
HAL Begins Manufacturing Activities of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft
India’s state run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) have started manufacturing activities of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). “HAL in association with ADA has started manufacturing... More of this article »
As Airfields, Aircraft Incapacitated, Ukraine Getting Intelligence from NATO AWACS Claims Russia
Ninety percent of Ukrainian military airfields, where the main part of military aviation was based, have been put out of action. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense spokesperson, Major General Igor Konashenkov, “There are... More of this article »
In Preparation for No-fly Zone in Poland, U.S. Sends PATRIOT SAM Batteries to the Country
The U.S. sent two PATRIOT surface-to-air missile batteries to Poland in preparation to enforce a no-fly zone over that country and parts of its border with Ukraine. Deploying Patriot batteries to Poland will make it difficult for Russian... More of this article »
Turkey-made AESA Radar For F-16 Jets to be Ready by End-2022
The Turkish F-16 jet’s AESA radar prototype, developed by electronics enterprise, ASELSAN is scheduled to be delivered by the end of this year. The AESA Radar will be integrated into the F-16 Block 30 platform in service with... More of this article »
Ukraine Loses MiG-29, Su-27 Jets in War with Russia
The Russian Ministry of Defense shot down two MiG-29 fighters and a Sukhoi Su-27 operated by the Ukrainian armed forces, besides destroying tens of military facilities. Igor Konashenkov, MoD Spokesman, said on Tuesday that Russian... More of this article »
Ukrainians Share Intelligence About Russian Convoys Through Chatbot
Information posted on a Chatbot by Ukrainian civilians about the movement of Russian convoys has led to the destruction of several Russian tanks and armored vehicles. A Russian military convoy was destroyed In the Kiev region yesterday... More of this article »
Paramount Group Configures Mwari Aircraft to Attack High Altitude Drones
South African Paramount Group has equipped its multi-mission Mwari aircraft with anti-drone technologies, enabling it to hunt and kill Medium Altitude and Long Endurance (MALE) Drones which otherwise require expensive ground-based... More of this article »
Turkey-made AESA Radar For F-16 Jets to be Ready by End-2022
The Turkish F-16 jet’s AESA radar prototype, developed by electronics enterprise, ASELSAN is scheduled to be delivered by the end of this year. The AESA Radar will be integrated into the F-16 Block 30 platform in service with... More of this article »
Russian Orion-E Drone Makes its First Kill in Ukraine
Russia’s new Orion-E attack drone, was used to destroy a military facility in Ukraine, marking its debut in the active conflict zone. Video footage released by the Russian defense ministry on March 4 shows the drone, also known... More of this article »